SAC Codes for Professional & Technical Services

Professional, technical & business services — SAC codes with applicable GST rates for 2026.

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SAC group 9983 covers professional, technical and business services — legal, accounting and auditing, management consultancy, engineering, architectural, scientific and technical services, and advertising. Professionals, consultants and agencies bill using these codes.

These services almost uniformly attract the standard 18% GST rate. Some services provided by advocates or by way of specified professional inputs may fall under reverse charge, so confirm both the SAC code and the charge mechanism in the table.

Look up your professional or technical service below to apply the correct SAC code and GST rate.

SAC Codes & GST Rates

Rates are indicative — verify before you invoice. The rates below are compiled from publicly available GST rate schedules as on July 2026. GST rates and HSN/SAC classifications change through government notifications, and there is no single official consolidated HSN-wise rate list. Always confirm the current rate on the CBIC-GST portal or with a Chartered Accountant before issuing an invoice or filing a return.
SAC CodeDescriptionGST Rate
9983 OTHER PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES 18%
998311 MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING FINANCIAL, STRATEGIC, HUMAN RESOURCES, MARKETING, OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. 18%
998312 BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES INCLUDING PUBIC RELATIONS SERVICES 18%
998313 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 18%
998314 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 18%
998315 HOSTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISIONING SERVICES 18%
998316 IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT SERVICES 18%
998319 OTHER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES N.E.C 18%
998321 ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES 18%
998322 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS 18%
998323 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS 18%
998324 HISTORICAL RESTORATION ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 18%
998325 URBAN PLANNING SERVICES 18%
998326 RURAL LAND PLANNING SERVICES 18%
998327 PROJECT SITE MASTER PLANNING SERVICES 18%
998328 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND ADVISORY SERVICES 18%
998331 ENGINEERING ADVISORY SERVICES 18%
998332 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BUILDING PROJECTS 18%
998333 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS 18%
998334 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS 18%
998335 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR POWER PROJECTS 18%
998336 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING PROJECTS 18%
998337 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECTS (HAZARDOUS AND NON-HAZARDOUS), FOR WATER, SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE PROJECTS 18%
998338 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR OTHER PROJECTS NOWHERE ELSE CLASSIFIED 18%
998339 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 18%
998341 GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL CONSULTING SERVICES 18%
998342 SUBSURFACE SURVEYING SERVICES 18%
998343 MINERAL EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION 18%
998344 SURFACE SURVEYING AND MAP-MAKING SERVICES 18%
998345 WEATHER FORECASTING AND METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 18%
998346 TECHNICAL TESTING AND ANALYSIS SERVICES 18%
998347 CERTIFICATION OF SHIPS, AIRCRAFT, DAMS, ETC. 18%
998348 CERTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION OF WORKS OF ART 18%
998349 OTHER TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC SERVICES N.E.C. 18%
998351 VETERINARY SERVICES FOR PET ANIMALS 18%
998352 VETERINARY SERVICES FOR LIVESTOCK 18%
998359 OTHER VETERINARY SERVICES N.E.C. 18%
998361 ADVERTISING SERVICES 18%
998362 PURCHASE OR SALE OF ADVERTISING SPACE OR TIME, ON COMMISSION 18%
998363 SALE OF ADVERTISING SPACE IN PRINT MEDIA (EXCEPT ON COMMISSION) 18%
998364 SALE OF TV AND RADIO ADVERTISING TIME 18%
998365 SALE OF INTERNET ADVERTISING SPACE 18%
998366 SALE OF OTHER ADVERTISING SPACE OR TIME (EXCEPT ON COMMISSION) 18%
998371 MARKET RESEARCH SERVICES 18%
998372 PUBLIC OPINION POLLING SERVICES 18%
998381 PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES 18%
998382 ADVERTISING AND RELATED PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES 18%
998383 EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY AND EVENT VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES 18%
998384 SPECIALTY PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES 18%
998385 RESTORATION AND RETOUCHING SERVICES OF PHOTOGRAPHY 18%
998386 PHOTOGRAPHIC & VIDEOGRAPHIC PROCESSING SERVICES 18%
998387 OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY AND THEIR PROCESSING SERVICES N.E.C. 18%
998391 SPECIALTY DESIGN SERVICES INCLUDING INTERIOR DESIGN, FASHION DESIGN, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AND OTHER SPECIALTY DESIGN SERVICES 18%
998392 DESIGN ORIGINALS 18%
998393 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES 18%
998394 ORIGINAL COMPILATIONS OF FACTS/INFORMATION 18%
998395 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES 18%
998396 TRADEMARKS AND FRANCHISES 18%
998397 SPONSORSHIP SERVICES & BRAND PROMOTION SERVICES 18%
998399 OTHER PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES N.E.C. 18%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SAC code for consultancy and professional services?

Professional, technical and business services fall under heading 9983. The exact 6-digit SAC depends on the discipline — legal, accounting, engineering or consulting — as shown in the table.

Is GST on legal services under reverse charge?

Legal services provided by an advocate or a firm of advocates to a business entity commonly fall under reverse charge, meaning the recipient pays the GST. Verify the applicability for your engagement.

How many digits of the HSN code do I need to put on my invoice?

It depends on your aggregate annual turnover. Businesses with turnover up to ₹5 crore must quote at least a 4-digit HSN code (a 2-digit code is allowed for B2C supplies below the threshold), while those above ₹5 crore must quote a 6-digit code. Many businesses use the full 8-digit code to be safe. SAC codes for services follow the same digit logic.

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Published/updated July 2026. This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. GST rates and HSN/SAC classifications change frequently through government notifications. RaiseBill and Pardeep Jha & Associates accept no liability for any loss arising from reliance on this data — for binding classification and current rates, refer to the CBIC-GST portal or consult a qualified Chartered Accountant.